Reed Novel Studies
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing: Novel Study
Many turtle species can retreat their heads into their shells when threatened by predators. With the Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing novel study, pupils conduct research to uncover other interesting turtle facts. As they explore Judy...
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The Power of Mental Images: Visualizing Literature
Looking for a powerful reading comprehension method? Try visualization! Learners use this strategy to increase comprehension of a chapter book selected by the teacher. As an assessment, individuals or small groups draw pictures of the...
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Freckle Juice
Young scholars identify and define vocabulary words in the book, Freckle Juice. In this vocabulary lesson, students read the text and define the words "formula," "reflection," and "remover." Young scholars use an online dictionary to...
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Venn Diagrams With the Pain And the Great One
Students read the story, The Pain and the Great One, written by Judy Blume, and discuss the characters and the sequence of events. They compare/contrast the two main characters using Venn diagrams.
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Freckle Juice - Lesson 3
Learners complete activities with the book Freckle Juice by Judy Blume. In this literature lesson, students read Chapter two and find the definitions for new vocabulary words. They also complete an online activity for contractions.
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Freckle Juice
Students analyze a chapter from the assigned book they are reading. In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read chapter four from Freckle Juice by Judy Blume, and discuss the main character, Andrew. Students...
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What Do You Think?
Third graders listen to the story, "The pain and the Great One", which is written from two different points of view. They read statements made by the characters in the book and identify from which character's point of view the statement...